Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Gift Shop at Monticello


Gift Shop at Monticello
Originally uploaded by linfrye
While there were ample flowers at Monticello, especially the oval beds behind the mansion, I was impressed by this one bed filled to overflowing with all sorts of flowers. It sat at the corner in front of the gift shop and where one would turn to walk up the path toward the house.

It's going to be another scorcher today. Students have finished their summer semester and many of the instructors (not me, sigh) are off for two weeks. It's quiet on campus ... a rare moment experienced only between sessions and much enjoyed ...!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very lovely. The soft tree and the delicate flowers and the colors all flow so well against the more detailed building in the background -- a reversal of the "detail in front to "fading background" - very nice. I love it.
Hugs,
Lorraine

Teri said...

What a beautiful palce and you painted it so beautiful.

Teresa said...

Hi Lin!

It's GORGEOUS!! Your color choices are just right... warm, light and summery.

Anonymous said...

this watercolor is so charming - the colors are so warm and inviting!

mARTa said...

very pretty!!!